8 Types of Preschool in NYC
Learning accumulates and accelerates in busy young minds. Understand the differences, and similarities, of preschool programs available in New York City.
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Teach-back Technique for Close Communication
By Kelly Fradin, Pediatrician and Author As parents know, most children have a team of people involved in their care:…
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Abel and Thriving
By Christopher Seeley, Head of School, St. Thomas Choir School We’ve been reading a lot lately about the crisis among…
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10 Tips for NYC Kindergarten Applications
Applying for kindergarten at NYC independent and private schools seems complicated, especially if you didn't grow up here. Or even…
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Notification and Reply Dates 2025-26
If you are applying to private and independent schools in NYC, we know you are busy planning ahead for 2026.…
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Beyond AI: Why Voice Matters
By Ashleigh Bell Pedersen Nearly a year ago, a robot named Sophia went viral for her D’Youville University commencement speech,…
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Choosing Your Child’s Preschool – Wisely!
By Ann Levine, Parents League School Advisor Making a great choice for your child’s preschool is an obvious end goal,…
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Surviving the Waitlist for NYC Independent Schools
What does it mean to be on a waitlist? Do waitlisted students get accepted? We answer these important questions and…
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Why Raise a Bilingual Child?
A Personal Story from Vanessa Handal-Ghenania, Founder of Petits Poussins Bilingual Daycares and Preschools in New York City As someone…
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Love and Learn: It’s Time to Decide
By Ann Levine, Parents League School Advisor Welcome, you’re here, you did it! The results are in (almost!) and as…
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NYC School Notification Dates 2024-25
Be sure to have these important application deadlines and notification dates on your calendar during the school admissions process. Many…
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Tips for Parents During NYC Kindergarten Admissions Week
It is Kindergarten admissions time in NYC private schools. Finally, you know your options! What should you do next?
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A Parent’s Perspective: Finding the Just-Right Educational Setting for My Daughter
By Julie Kandall Director, Columbus Pre-School I have been an educator far longer than I have been a parent. For…
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Looking at Progressive Education: How to Decide if It Is a Good Fit
Progressive schools in a variety of ways ask parents to step back so that students can step up. This doesn’t…
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Growing Up in Public: Overemphasis on College Admissions
Colleges don’t “dig up dirt” on social media. Overemphasis on college admissions sends the wrong message about what truly matters.
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Making Time for Connection: Why It’s Important in Early Childhood
Spending a few moments with a shared experience to connect and learn about your child as an individual is incredibly…
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The Challenges of the Middle School Parent
Decades of research show that the middle school years are the number one most challenging time in the life of…
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Student Achievement: Is It Ever Enough?
By: Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Author When William, my oldest child, started sixth grade, I somehow became convinced that the clock…
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The Kindergarten Child Interview: Common Questions
Families often ask us how they can prepare for the interview process for kindergarten. You can take simple steps with…
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Financial Aid for Private School: Common Questions Answered
What is Financial Aid? Will applying for financial aid affect my chances of getting into a private school? Our helpful…
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Why Voice Matters—and How to Harness It for College Admissions Essays
When students embrace the dedicated writing and revising process that the strongest personal essays demand, a wonderful thing happens: they…
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